Module 1: Understanding Tazkiyah – What It Really Is  

Lesson 1: Debunking the Myths of Tazkiyah  

- Dispelling the Myth: What you know about Tazkiyah which is wrong 

- The dangers of misunderstanding Tazkiyah in today’s world  

- What Tazkiyah is

- The Best Way to Understand Tazkiyah: analogy from the Quran.  

Lesson 2: Related Concepts  

- Zuhd – Detachment from dunya for the sake of Allah  

- Riqaq – Softening the heart  

- Wa’dh – Heartfelt reminders and admonition

- ‘Ilm al-Quloob: science of the heart. 

Lesson 3: The Role of Tazkiyah in the Deen  

- How Tazkiyah holds the Deen together: the complete framework.

- What happens when Tazkiyah is sidelined?  

- The rise of unhealthy approaches to Religion.

Lesson 4: The Purpose of Tazkiyah

• The wrong gaols of Tazkiyah

• The right goals of Tazkiyah

Module 2: The Foundations of Iman, Taqwa & Birr  

Lesson 1: What is Iman?  

- Iman as the life force and light of the heart  

- The two components of Iman:  

  - Speech of the heart (affirmation of the Truth)  

  - Actions of the heart (love, fear, hope, trust, etc.)  

Lesson 2: Taqwa & Birr – The Two Pillars of Spiritual Strength  

- Taqwa: Protection against harm to Iman  

- Birr: Actively nurturing and strengthening Iman  

- How both work together for a balanced spiritual life  

Module 3: The Human Framework – Understanding Yourself  

Lesson 1: Rooh & Nafs – The Essence of Our Being  

- Rooh: The soul as created by Allah  

- Nafs: The soul within the body and its inclinations  

- The importance of distinguishing between different uses of “Nafs”  

Lesson 2: The Heart (Qalb) – The Control Center of Iman  

- The two key functions of the heart:  

  - Harboring knowledge & information  

  - Acting on this knowledge through emotions & motivations  

- How the condition of the heart shapes actions and speech  

Lesson 3: ‘Aql – The Mind and Sound Reasoning  

- The connection between ‘Aql and Iman  

- The role of reasoning in guiding the heart  

- Why sound reasoning (‘Aql) is a function of a sound heart  

Module 4: The Pillars of Tazkiyah – Birr & Taqwa in Action  

Lesson 1: The Two-Dimensional Nature of Iman  

- Light of Iman: Increased by divine knowledge and truth  

- Life Force of Iman: Strengthened by good deeds and weakened by evil  

- Practical ways to nurture both dimensions  

Lesson 2: How Birr & Taqwa Function as Pillars  

- Using Birr to increase life and strength of Iman  

- Using Taqwa to shield against threats to Iman  

- Building a daily routine of Birr & Taqwa  

Module 5: The 12 Principles of Tazkiyah  

Lesson 1: The Power of Principles  

- The role of principles in structuring our understanding of Tazkiyah  

- How these principles help prevent stagnation in Iman  

Lesson 2: The 12 Key Principles of Tazkiyah  

1. The Exposure Principle – The heart is affected by what it is exposed to. Duration and intensity matter. Good exposure leads to growth, while bad exposure leads to corruption.

2. The Element Principle – The heart is a pure element that interacts with external elements (good, neutral, or evil). Our task is to nurture and guard it.

3. The Maintenance Principle – Iman wears out, and the heart gets rusty. Continuous effort and striving are necessary to keep it strong.

4. The Personal Responsibility Principle – No one else can do Tazkiyah for you. You are fully responsible for the state of your heart.

5. The Activation Principle – Certain elements within us are dormant and can be activated by our environment and choices. We must be careful about what we activate.

6. The Surrender Principle – We must trust Allah and surrender to His will, without demanding control over outcomes. Tazkiyah requires patience and reliance on Allah.

7. The Integration Principle – All forces within a person must be aligned towards Allah. Tazkiyah is about harmonizing all aspects of oneself to serve Him.

8. The Progression Principle – Growth in Tazkiyah is a journey, not a one-time switch. The more effort you put in, the more you will grow.

9. The Cycle Principle – Iman naturally fluctuates. Lows are part of the process and allow appreciation of the highs. Accept the cycles and keep striving.

10. The Layers Principle – Growth happens in layers. Each stage blinds you to the next until you push beyond your comfort zone to break through.

11. The Infusion Principle – Worship should permeate daily life. As Tazkiyah develops, everything—work, family, social life—becomes infused with the pursuit of Allah.

12. The Occupancy/Capacity Principle – The heart cannot be filled with both light and darkness. What occupies the heart determines its state.

These principles provide a strong framework for understanding and practicing Tazkiyah as a process of Iman growth rather than just purification. 

Lesson 3: Implementing the Principles in Daily Life  

- Practical steps to apply the principles.

- Case studies in applying the principles.  

- Tracking progress in Tazkiyah  

- Overcoming obstacles on the path.

- the rust effect (the wearing out, familiarity, 

- the distraction effect (fake emergencies)

Module 6: The Fruits of Tazkiyah: your best life

Lesson 1: Faqr, attaining richness by embracing your absolute need for Allah

Lesson 2: Al-Ghina Billah: attaining absolute sufficiency in Allah

Lesson 3: Tazkiyah’s Impact on your Relationship with Allah: Quran, Salah, Dhikr, Tawakkul, etc.

Lesson 4: Tazkiyah’s Impact on Personal, Family, Social, financial, and Professional Life